17 DECEMBER 1859, page 5

Ireland.

The example of Mr. Corballis, Lord Castlerosse, and Mr. Michael joseph Barry, none of whom' are disposed to act with the priests in their pro-Papal Cru sade, has been followed......

Vruniurial.

The dispute between Mr. Childers and Mr. Overend as to the last Par- liamentary election for the borough of Pontefract has $ last been decided by Sir John T. Coleridge. The......

Scotland.

, The first meeting of the new Court which is to administer the affairs of the University of Edinburgh was held on Monday. Mr. Gladstone, M.P., the Rector, presided, and all the......